At Least 7 North Texas Cities Cancel July 4th Events Due To Coronavirus Pandemic, Budget Shortfall
Governor Greg Abbott has given the go-ahead for large outdoor gatherings to occur as long as certain safety measures are taken.
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Governor Greg Abbott has given the go-ahead for large outdoor gatherings to occur as long as certain safety measures are taken.
The GOP chairwoman of one of Texas' largest counties is being urged by her party to resign after a social media post that suggested George Floyd's death was staged.
By the end of the week, there will be a total of 1,300 Texas National Guard members in the DFW region and about 5,000 across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that Phase III of reopening Texas during the coronavirus pandemic is now in effect and will allow all businesses to operate at up to a 50% capacity.
He said in the Dallas-Fort Worth region alone, there are more than 1,000 DPS Troopers and hundreds of National Guard Troops.
Gov. Greg Abbott will host a press conference on the state's response to continued protest violence today at Dallas City Hall.
People who come from out of state "to engage in looting, violence or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution."
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday sent thousands of more Texas DPS troopers to cities throughout the state in response to a weekend of violent protests.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster after two evenings of protests that turned chaotic and violent throughout Texas. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson also issued a disaster declaration for his city.
The Texas National Guard has been activated across the state due to protests in cities like Dallas that have turned tense and violent, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.
As tensions rose during protests in Texas Friday over police brutality, Gov. Greg Abbott has sent major cities, like Dallas, state resources and help from Texas DPS officers.
Gov. Greg Abbott's new order allows outdoor stadiums to host fans up to 25% of their normal capacity.
"Sam Johnson was a fearless patriot and an American hero, and we are incredibly proud and fortunate to have called him a fellow Texan," Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Nursing homes in Texas are set to receive millions to purchase technology to connect residents with their families as visitations continue to be restricted.
The governor issued a proclamation saying water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls can open.
On Thursday, staff at Lee Harvey's in Dallas prepared to start serving drinks at midnight, the moment the governor's latest amended order takes effect.
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order lifting travel restrictions for air travelers entering Texas from a handful of hotspot regions in easing of COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions.
Drivers license offices in Texas are set to begin reopening, but residents in North Texas will have to wait a bit longer than other regions.
This week Texas Governor Greg Abbott said child care facilities can reopen and set the stage for a return to summer camp, youth sports leagues and even summer school.
The governor addressed two other topics that are top of mind for many North Texans - bars and childcare.
Data released Friday shows more than 3,000 nursing home residents in Texas have tested positive for the coronavirus.
On the cusp of even more COVID-19 restrictions ending Monday, including gyms cleared to reopen, a political confrontation is growing over attempts by big cities to keep some guardrails.
The testing sites at an American Airlines Center parking garage and Ellis Davis Field House will continue operations through at least June 30.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas National Guard has activated Facilities Disinfection Teams to support Texans in nursing homes and to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Disaster Declaration provides the state a number of resources to effectively serve Texans as the state continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
